---
title: "Free School Meal Provision - Food Vouchers for the period 15th February to 28th February 2021"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645283"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000645283.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2021-02-24"
---

# Free School Meal Provision - Food Vouchers for the period 15th February to 28th February 2021

Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645283

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## Summary

The procurement process for the Free School Meal Provision – Food Vouchers was conducted by North Ayrshire Council, located in Irvine, UK. This contract, identified as NAC/STA/5056, was initiated on 15th February 2021 and was completed by 28th February 2021. The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique capability of the selected supplier, Sodexo. The total contract value is £171,855 and the award was made on 22nd February 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses and suppliers specialised in food provision and distribution, particularly those capable of delivering food vouchers or similar services. Companies in the social services and food industries, especially those with experience working with local authorities or educational institutions, would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders in such specialised areas. The limited procurement method indicates a preference for established suppliers who can demonstrate a reliable and efficient service delivery model.

## Notice

Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers to cover February 2021,week 3 & 4.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers to cover February 2021, week 3 & 4.

### Procurement Information

The supply can be provided only by a particular economic operator.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407811 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £171,855 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | IRVINE |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA12 8EE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |
| Local authority | North Ayrshire |
| Electoral ward | Irvine South |
| Westminster constituency | Central Ayrshire |
| Delivery location | TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SODEXO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15897300 - Food parcels

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407811

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407811
  Free School Meal Provision - Food Vouchers for the period 15th February to 28th February 2021 - Free School Meal Provision Extension - Food Vouchers to cover February 2021,week 3 & 4.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000645283

## Provenance

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